Brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle, and a brake problem is also one of the worst reasons to drive to a shop. Under the Bus Auto provides mobile brake repair in Canon City and throughout Fremont County. We inspect and repair brakes in your driveway or at your workplace, so you do not have to drive a vehicle with questionable brakes across town.
Signs Your Brakes Need Attention
- A high-pitched squeal when you brake. Many pads have a built-in wear indicator that makes this sound when they are getting thin.
- Grinding or scraping, which usually means the pads are worn through and metal is contacting the rotor.
- A soft, spongy or sinking brake pedal.
- Vibration in the pedal or steering wheel when stopping.
- The vehicle pulling to one side while braking.
- The brake warning light or ABS light on the dashboard.
- A burning smell after coming down a long grade.
If you hear grinding or the pedal goes toward the floor, avoid driving the vehicle and call us. We can come to it.
Brake Services We Perform On Site
- Complete brake inspections, front and rear.
- Brake pad replacement.
- Rotor replacement.
- Caliper and caliper bracket replacement.
- Brake hardware, clips and slide pin service.
- Brake fluid flushes.
- Brake hose and line inspection and repair.
- Parking brake adjustment and repair.
Why Brakes Wear Faster Around Canon City
Driving in and around Canon City often includes hills and grades, from roads climbing toward Skyline Drive and the Royal Gorge to the drive on Highway 115 toward Colorado Springs and Highway 9 toward the high country. Long downhill stretches heat brakes, and heat is what wears pads and rotors quickly and breaks down brake fluid. Vehicles that tow trailers or carry heavy loads see this most. Regular inspections keep a small pad replacement from turning into a rotor and caliper job.
Brake Fluid Matters
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time. Moisture lowers the fluid’s boiling point and causes internal corrosion in calipers and lines. Most manufacturers specify a brake fluid replacement interval based on time, not mileage. We check your fluid’s condition and let you know when it is due.
Cars, Trucks and Fleets
We perform brake work on passenger cars, SUVs, vans, light-duty pickups and diesel trucks with hydraulic brakes. Businesses with several vehicles can schedule recurring inspections through our fleet brake service.
See more of our mobile mechanic services, including oil changes and general auto repair.
Schedule Mobile Brake Repair in Canon City
Call (719) 964-0522 or send us a message to book service. We work Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Tell us the year, make and model, what the vehicle is doing, and where it is parked, and we will confirm what we can handle on site.
Mobile Brake Repair Throughout Fremont County
Under the Bus Auto is based in Canon City and covers Fremont County and the surrounding area. Nearby service areas include Florence, Penrose, Lincoln Park, Brookside, Williamsburg, Rockvale, Coal Creek, the Royal Gorge area, Wetmore. See the full list on our service areas page.